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Keldian
Heaven's Gate
Perris Records - www.perrisrecords.com
2007
AOR / Power Metal
Brian Rademacher
www.keldian.com
www.myspace.com/keldian
Rating:
4.0 stars

As the world spins and times change so does the repertoire of one of the top independent labels in the business, Perris Records Expansion at all ends of the earth could only bring a great resurgence in the number of bands seeking fame and Perris has gone outside its boundaries to bring you one of those fine gems called KELDIAN.

With the mixture of power-metal and great melodic sounds, KELDIAN could be a force to be reckoned with as the band matures judging from their debut CD “Heaven’s Gate.” The band plays arena rock in the vein of ASIA and has that perfect balance with some fantastically tantalizing ivory riffs by Arild Aardalen and soaring guitar work and vocals by Chister Andresen that calms the aggressive beast.

For a debut release it unusual to have more then half your CD to be this good without adding some filler songs. But KELDIAN pulls it off with diversity combining classic rock to reaching heights of the heavy metal band HELLOWEEN.

The nature of master to student in a debut is not seen here, as KELDIAN appears to be seasoned veterans holding down the fort and get this, this is the first band coming out of Norway that has ever been signed to Perris. They must be on a ‘seek and destroy’ mission pulling the magic act once again.

The song of all songs on “Heaven’s Gate” has to be “Sundance” the chorus shreds with elevation as the instruments are uplifting but drummer Jørn Holen steals the spotlight with amazing drumming. The blend of guitar and keyboards are not too shabby either.

KELDIAN has a few special guests adding their technique to the barrage of sounds, but adding the aggressive violin of black metal master Gunhild Mathea Olaussen PANTHEON I adds depth and full body to the songs. “Heaven’s Gate” is a breath of fresh air as KELDIAN climbs the mountain to reach the peak of success.


Band Lineup:
  • Chister Andresen - Vocals, Guitars, Bass
  • Arild Aardalen - Keyboards, Additional Vocals
  • Jørn Holen - Drums
  • Maja Svisdahl – Vocals (www.myspace.com/msvisdahl)
  • Gunhild Mathea Olaussen – Violin (www.myspace.com/pantheoni)
  • Mats Rybø - Vocals
  • H-Man - Spoken words

 

Track Listing:
  1. Crusader
  2. Heart of the Sun
  3. Requiem for the Light
  4. Heaven's Gate
  5. Redshift
  6. Salvation (Release Me)
  7. Sundancer
  8. Prophecy
  9. Beyond the Stars
  10. Plains of Forever

 

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